Album Releases by User Score
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Humor Risk
by Cass McCombs
November 8, 2011
The San Francisco-based singer-songwriter releases his second album for the year.
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Channel Pressure
by Ford & Lopatin
June 7, 2011
Previously known as Games, Joel Ford and Daniel Lopatin release their debut full-length album under their new name.
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203.
Relax
by Das Racist
September 13, 2011
The pop-rap experimentalists release its debut full-length album.
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204.
Kinshasa Succursale
by Baloji
December 13, 2011
The Congo-born Belgian-raised rapper returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work with some local musicians on his latest album.
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205.
Passenger
by Lisa Hannigan
September 20, 2011
The second solo album for the folk singer was produced by Joe Henry.
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Leveler
by August Burns Red
June 21, 2011
The fourth studio album for the metal band from Pennsylvania was produced by Jason Suecof.
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Diamond Mine
by King Creosote
May 24, 2011
King Creosote collaborates with electronica producer Jon Hopkins to rerecord seven of his songs.
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208.
Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam
by Ghostpoet
February 7, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for British rapper/producer Obaro Ejimiwe.
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209.
Stranger Me
by Amy LaVere
July 4, 2011
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210.
The Rip Tide
by Beirut
August 30, 2011
The New Mexico-based band releases its newest album of indie rock, fusing world music with pop to develop a unique sound all of its own.
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211.
Emika
by Emika
October 11, 2011
The Berlin-based ex-sound engineer releases her debut full-length album of electronic music influenced by dubstep.
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212.
Dead Reckoning
by The Builders and the Butchers
February 22, 2011
The third album for the Portland, Oregon, folk rock band was produced by Adam Selzer.
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In Love With Oblivion
by Crystal Stilts
April 12, 2011
The second album by this Brooklyn band ventures further into the musical landscape of guitar-led experimentation while maintaining a pop sound.
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214.
Revelation Road
by Shelby Lynne
October 18, 2011
After releasing two albums in 2010, the singer-songwriter returns with her 12th studio album.
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215.
Salon des Amateurs
by Hauschka
April 12, 2011
Volker Bertelmann's latest album sees the composer creating house and techno music with help from violinist Hillary Hahn, Mum's drummer Samuli Kosminen, and Calexico's John Convertino and Joe Burns.
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216.
Breakers
by Gem Club
September 27, 2011
The cello and piano duo from Massachusetts releases its full-length debut.
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217.
The English Riviera
by Metronomy
April 11, 2011
The third album for the electronic band was produced by its lead singer, Joseph Mount.
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218.
Several Shades of Why
by J Mascis
March 15, 2011
With sparse percussion and acoustic instrumentation, the Dinosaur Jr guitarist, singer and songwriter releases a solo album of low-key, unplugged tunes.
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219.
Creatures of an Hour
by Still Corners
October 11, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the British quartet led by American-born Greg Hughes and Tessa Murray.
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220.
Treefight for Sunlight
by Treefight for Sunlight
November 8, 2011
Originally released in the UK in February 2011 with the title Treefight for Sunlight, this is the debut album from the Danish quartet.
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221.
How Do You Do
by Mayer Hawthorne
October 11, 2011
The first album on new major label Universal Republic for the Los Angeles-based soul singer includes a guest appearance by Snoop Dogg.
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222.
The Dissolve
by Barry Lynn
April 25, 2011
This is the Northern Ireland artist's fourth album under the name Boxcutter.
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223.
Ritual Union
by Little Dragon
July 25, 2011
The Swedish foursome release a third album of experimental electro-pop.
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224.
Cornershop & the Double-O Groove Of
by Cornershop
March 15, 2011
The British indie rock band collaborate with Bubbley Kaur to create a Punjabi folk-tinged new album.
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225.
The Broken Wave
by Hannah Peel
January 31, 2011
The debut album for the British folk singer was produced by Mike Lindsay of Tunng.
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226.
Constant Future
by Parts & Labor
March 8, 2011
The Brooklyn-based band releases another noise-rock album, this time featuring a slightly more pop sound than previous proto-punk efforts.
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227.
Family of Love
by Dom
August 9, 2011
The Massachusetts trio releases a second EP to follow-up its first release, "Sun Bronzed Greek Gods" with more indie-pop and synth-heavy songs.
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228.
The Year of Magical Drinking
by Apex Manor
January 25, 2011
This is the debut album for the indie rock band led by former Broken West member Ross Flournoy.
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229.
Far Side Virtual
by James Ferraro
October 25, 2011
The sounds of an electronic device-driven world are the influences on Ferraro's first full-length release on the Hippos in Tanks label.
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230.
Celebration, Florida
by The Felice Brothers
May 10, 2011
The New York folk-rock quintet drop their eighth album of roots rock and Americana, tinged with a country sound that combines the use of electronic-based instrumentation.
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231.
Cotonou Club
by Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
March 28, 2011
The Benin group who first gained fame in the 1970s releases its first studio album in more than 20 years.
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232.
The Wanting
by Glenn Jones
September 13, 2011
The fourth solo acoustic album for the guitarist was recorded in his apartment.
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233.
En Form For Bla
by Aethenor
January 18, 2011
The fourth album for the quartet comprising Sunn0))'s Stephen O'Malley, Ulver's Daniel O'Sullivan, Kristoffer Rygg, and Steve Noble was recorded in Oslo, Norway.
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Live at the South Bank
by Mats Gustafsson
November 15, 2011
Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson joined the last collaboration of Steve Reid and Kieran Hebden of Four Tet on this final album from Reid, who died in April 2010.
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235.
W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)
by Pharoahe Monch
March 22, 2011
The New York-based rapper known for his complex rhyming ability and lyrical social commentary releases his third studio album on Duck Down Records.
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236.
Tamer Animals
by Other Lives
May 10, 2011
Such orchestral instruments as the bassoon, cello, clarinet, trumpet, and violin are featured on the second album from Oklahoma indie rock band Other Lives, previously known as Kunek.
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237.
Palermo Snow
by John Renbourn
January 25, 2011
The British guitarist releases his first solo album since 1998's Traveller's Prayer.
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238.
Chief
by Eric Church
July 26, 2011
Nashville's country-rocker releases his third studio album.
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239.
Last of the Country Gentlemen
by Josh T. Pearson
March 29, 2011
The debut album from the country-folk artist takes the unadorned simplicity of acoustic guitar and emotional vocals to create bittersweet songs of love, hate and life.
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240.
Take Care, Take Care, Take Care
by Explosions in the Sky
April 26, 2011
The Austin, Texas quartet release their sixth studio album of experimental post-rock.
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241.
Deerhoof Vs. Evil
by Deerhoof
January 25, 2011
The San Francisco-based group takes its eccentric, innovative music making to the next level on its new album, creating solid rock that is as much noisy as it is melodic.
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242.
You Are All I See
by Active Child
August 23, 2011
The electronic music project of Paul Grossi is filled with diverse sounds and many synthesized instruments.
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243.
Marble Son
by Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter
August 2, 2011
This is singer-songwriter's fourth full-length album with guitarist Phil Wandscher.
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244.
The King Is Dead
by The Decemberists
January 18, 2011
The Portland-based band returns with less rock and more atmospheric, orchestral arrangements with a little bit of country-folk thrown in as well.
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245.
All Eternals Deck
by The Mountain Goats
March 29, 2011
The 18th studio album from the North Carolina indie-folk trio features production by Hate Eternal frontman Erik Rutan, as well as others.
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Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will
by Mogwai
February 15, 2011
The Scottish five-piece noise-rock band’s latest album is a mix of distorted guitars, piano and synthesizers –- minimal and with little to no vocals whatsoever.
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247.
What Matters Most
by Barbra Streisand
August 23, 2011
Barbara Streisand sings the lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and also produced the album.
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248.
Life Fantastic
by Man Man
May 10, 2011
Producer Mike Mogis helped tighten the sound on the Philadelphia quartet's fourth full-length release.
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249.
Let the Poison Out
by The Beets
October 24, 2011
The third album for the rock band from Brooklyn was produced by Gary Olson of The Ladybug Transistor.
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250.
The Year of Hibernation
by Youth Lagoon
September 27, 2011
Recorded in his bedroom, Trevor Powers' songs on his debut album were influenced by his personal feelings and struggles with anxiety.
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251.
The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues
by Between the Buried and Me
April 12, 2011
The North Carolina metal band's EP is part one of a two-part concept album that will conclude in an upcoming full-length album.
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Loud Planes Fly Low
by Rosebuds
June 7, 2011
The Rosebuds bandmates Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp reunite to record an emotional album of failed love and a hopeful future.
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Pedals
by Rival Schools
March 8, 2011
The sophomore album from the New York-based post-hardcore band are back with a more focused, more dynamic, melodious sound.
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254.
Red Barked Tree
by Wire
January 11, 2011
Birthed from the British punk explosion, Wire's rousing experimental rock has lasted decades and continues with the release of the post-punk trio's 12th studio album.
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Days
by Real Estate
October 18, 2011
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn, New York-based indie rock band was recorded with Kevin McMahon.
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Kiss Each Other Clean
by Iron & Wine
January 25, 2011
The indie-folk Texas band's first release in nearly three years is an experimental endeavor, full of moving piano ballads; sonic saxophone sounds; and expressive, raw vocals.
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257.
Kitty Wells Dresses: Songs of the Queen of Country Music
by Laura Cantrell
May 17, 2011
Laura Cantrell covers songs by country music's first female star, Kitty Wells, on her fourth full-length release.
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258.
England Keep My Bones
by Frank Turner
June 7, 2011
This is the fourth studio album for the British folk rock singer-songwriter.
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259.
Welcome Home Armageddon
by Funeral For A Friend
March 15, 2011
The Welsh rock band's fifth album was produced by Romesh Dodangoda. It is the first full-length album since Gavin Burrough moved from bass to guitar and Richard Boucher joined the band as its new bassist.
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260.
Castlemania
by Thee Oh Sees
May 10, 2011
This is the first of two releases in 2011 for the San Francisco indie rock band led by John Dwyer.
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Bestival Live 2011
by The Cure
December 6, 2011
The recording of The Cure's appearance at Britain's Bestival in September 2011 is the band's first live album since 1993.
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262.
151A
by Kishi Bashi
November 30, 2011
This is the debut solo full-length album for violinist/producer K. Ishibashi.
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263.
Taking Back Sunday
by Taking Back Sunday
June 28, 2011
The rock band from Long Island returns with a new album produced by Queens of the Stoneage's Eric Valentine and features the original lineup from its 2002 debut.
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264.
The Big Roar
by The Joy Formidable
March 15, 2011
This is the debut full-length album on Atlantic for the Welsh trio and continues to be a cacophony of rock riffs and pop sensibility.
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Songs and Stories [Live]
by Guy Clark
August 16, 2011
The country singer-songwriter releases a live acoustic album recorded at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre in 2009.
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266.
Ancient & Modern
by Mekons
September 27, 2011
The British country-punk rock band releases its latest album on Sin Record Label, which the band ran from 1985 to 1988.
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267.
Room(s)
by Machine Drum
July 11, 2011
Electronic producer Travis Stewart's latest album under the Machinedrum moniker is his first on the Planet Mu label.
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268.
Go Tell Fire To The Mountain
by Wu Lyf
September 6, 2011
The British rock band self-produced its debut full-length album, which was recorded in an unused church.
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269.
Canta Lechuza
by Helado Negro
May 9, 2011
Roberto Carlos Lange's second solo electronic album was written while he was staying at an isolated cabin in Connecticut.
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Tomboy
by Panda Bear
April 12, 2011
Noah Lennox, Animal Collective's founding member, releases his fourth solo album.
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271.
Sun and Shade
by Woods
June 14, 2011
Singer-guitarist Jeremy Earl and his band release their sixth full-length of sunny West Coast pop and folk rock.
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272.
Asleep on the Floodplain
by Six Organs of Admittance
February 22, 2011
Ben Chasny's psych-folk project releases its seventh album in five years, producing a more playful, atmospheric sound with Ben's trademark twangy, country-folk feel.
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Ashore
by June Tabor
February 21, 2011
The British folk singer's latest album is a concept album about the relationships we have with the sea.
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274.
Ashes & Fire
by Ryan Adams
October 11, 2011
The North Carolina-born singer's 13th album was produced by Glyn Johns, and it is his first since he left the band in part to Meniere's disease in 2009.
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Azari & III
by Azari & III
August 1, 2011
This is the debut album for the Canadian electronic group now comprised of Dibani Azari, Alphonse Alixander Lanza III, Starving Yet Full, and Fritz Helder.
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276.
SBTRKT
by SBTRKT
June 28, 2011
This is the debut album for the British dubstep producer whose real name is unknown.
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277.
Hit After Hit
by Sonny & the Sunsets
April 12, 2011
The second album for the San Francisco-based band led by Sonny Smith includes some tracks he wrote for his 100 Records gallery project.
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278.
Badlands
by Dirty Beaches
March 8, 2011
This is the latest album for the Canada-based Taiwanese lo-fi indie singer Alex Zhang Hungtai.
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279.
On a Mission
by Katy B
September 13, 2011
The UK singer's debut album is an eclectic mix of electronic pop, dubstep and R&B.
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280.
Paper Airplane
by Alison Krauss & Union Station
April 12, 2011
Alison Krauss brings a bluegrass feel to rock with the help of Union Station, her first album with them since 2004's Lonely Runs Both Ways.
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We Live in Rented Rooms
by East River Pipe
February 15, 2011
This is the seventh album for the singer-songwriter F.M. Cornog.
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282.
Return to the Ugly Side
by Malachai
February 22, 2011
The Bristol duo are a throwback to the psychedelic ‘60s, making noisy and experimental music with roots in garage rock.
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283.
Mount Moriah
by Mount Moriah
April 12, 2011
Heather McEntire and Jenks Miller, who previously preformed under the name Un Deux Trois, return with a new name for their debut album of alt-country influenced by their North Carolina roots.
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284.
Cape Dory
by Tennis
January 18, 2011
Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, the husband-and-wife duo sing of nautical adventures, spinning a sea story of love set against sunny-sounding guitars and vocals.
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Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]
by Johnny Greenwood
March 8, 2011
The Radiohead guitarist returns to film scoring (he worked on the 2007 film There Will Be Blood) working on the soundtrack for the Japanese movie Norwegian Wood.
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Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
by M83
October 18, 2011
Anthony Gonzalez's two-disc album produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen features contributions from Medicine's Brad Laner, Morgan Kibby, and Zola Jesus.
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Here We Rest
by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
April 12, 2011
The former Drive-By Truckers member releases another album with his current band, the 400 Unit, primarily made up of Alabama musicians.
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Endgame
by Rise Against
March 15, 2011
The punk rock quartet from Chicago's sixth studio album reveals a change in sound for the group, with more polished, politically-driven songs and uptempo rhythms.
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The Road From Memphis
by Booker T. Jones
May 10, 2011
The legendary three-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer returns with a solid soul and funk album, featuring guest appearances by Sharon Jones and Lou Reed.
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290.
The Devil's Walk
by Apparat
September 27, 2011
The fourth album for Sasha Ring under the name Apparat is his first on the Mute label.
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936
by Peaking Lights
February 8, 2011
The husband and wife duo releases their debut album of psychedelic pop music.
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292.
Thank You, Happy Birthday
by Cage the Elephant
January 11, 2011
The Kentucky quintet's sophomore album is filled with noisy guitars and pop-laced alternative rock jams, comparable to bands like the Pixies and Cake.
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293.
Smart Flesh
by The Low Anthem
February 22, 2011
The eclectic, folk-rock foursome's third album was recorded in Central Falls, RI in an abandoned pasta sauce factory and has an old-timey, indie-folk feel.
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Wolfroy Goes To Town
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
October 4, 2011
Recorded in Kentucky, the latest album for the singer-songwriter features Ben Boye, Van Campbell, Shahzad Ismaily, Emmett Kelly, Danny Kiely, and Angel Olsen as guest artists.
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Fake History
by Letlive
April 12, 2011
The Los Angeles hard rock band's third album was originally released on the Tragic Hero label in February and rereleased by Epitaph with three additional tracks in April.
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